PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Klimera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Klimera
vs
Reagan

200 cm
22
270 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

200 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artur Klimera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronald Reagan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Reagan.
Reagan trying to control the action but Klimera is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reagan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Reagan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klimera, who protects the arm well.
Klimera pushes Reagan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reagan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimera trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Reagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Klimera's legs.
Klimera wants to get back to his feet but Reagan drags him back down.

Reagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reagan has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klimera is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Reagan looking to secure an arm triangle but Klimera defends it well.
Reagan throwing strikes here but Klimera is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Klimera really wants to buck Reagan off and get back to his feet.
Reagan landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reagan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Klimera is now in Reagan's guard. A big mistake from Reagan there, giving up the dominant position!
Reagan working a defensive guard here.
Klimera is looking to stand up but Reagan won't let him.
Reagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klimera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reagan is proving hard to escape from.
Reagan trying to control the position here.

Reagan working for a triangle but Klimera defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagan is pulling down on Klimera's head to control his posture.
Reagan wants to sweep here but Klimera controlling him for the moment.
Klimera wants to stand and escape but instead Reagan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Reagan has gone for a leg lock! Klimera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reagan's guard.
Klimera wants to stand and escape but instead Reagan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Reagan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Klimera.
Klimera fails with the takedown.
Klimera misses with a takedown attempt

and Reagan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Klimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klimera is looking to stand up but Reagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Reagan pushes down on Klimera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Klimera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reagan on the ground.
Reagan trying to control the action but Klimera is working from the bottom.
Reagan stops Klimera from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klimera keeps working.

Klimera is defending against the submission attempts here by Reagan.

Reagan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klimera is just riding it out for now. Reagan eventually gives up the hold.
Reagan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Klimera trying desperately to get to his feet.
Reagan controlling his opponent.

Reagan looking for a guillotine from mount but Klimera is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan raining down shots from the mount!
Klimera wants to get back to his feet.
Reagan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ronald Reagan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reagan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reagan won't let Klimera get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klimera is looking to escape.
Reagan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reagan wants to control the pace but Klimera is squirming around nicely.
Reagan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Reagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Klimera with that takedown attempt.
Reagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klimera swats away the attempt to clinch by Reagan.
Reagan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reagan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Klimera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klimera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reagan is fending him off so far but Klimera persists. Nope, Reagan circles away and we're back to standing.
Reagan has his takedown stuffed

and Klimera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reagan's guard now.
Reagan looking to control.
Klimera wants to stand but Reagan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reagan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reagan has hold of Klimera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Klimera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reagan lands a big elbow.
Klimera's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reagan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimera trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Klimera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Reagan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Klimera is now in Reagan's guard. A big mistake from Reagan there, giving up the dominant position!

Reagan pushes Klimera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Klimera fails with the takedown

and Reagan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klimera's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Klimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reagan wants to control from the top but Klimera keeps moving.
Klimera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Klimera keeps moving.
Klimera wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Reagan manages to pass to side control.

Reagan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klimera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reagan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klimera wants to get back to his feet.

Reagan is trying to work for a kimura but Klimera is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Reagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reagan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Reagan!